Playground Games

Backyard games and sports for kids and families, with rules and setup tips.

Four Square Rules: Court Size, Serving and Variations

Four square rules: one bounce in your square, then hit it to another. Court size by age, the serve, what's out, line…
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6 Best Gaga Ball Pits for Home and School (2026)

Six gaga ball pits compared by size, players and setup: portable panel pits from 10 to 20 ft, two inflatables, a modular…
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8 Best Yard Games for Family Gatherings (2026)

Eight yard games for family gatherings, one pick per game, from cornhole and ladder toss to kubb and bocce, with the ages…
How to Play Manhunt: Game Rules and Safety After Dark

Manhunt rules: hunters count at jail, runners hide, and one free runner can break everyone out. Plus 4 variations and safety tips…
Tag Game Variations: 12 Ways to Play Tag

Tag game variations: freeze, tunnel, TV, shadow, blob, zombie, flag and flashlight tag, with the ages each suits and how to lay…
Hopscotch Rules: How to Play, Court Size, 10 Variations

Hopscotch rules: toss the marker, hop over its square and pick it up on the way back. Plus a court size chart…
How to Play Gaga Ball: Rules, Pit Size and Variations

Gaga ball is dodgeball in a walled pit: slap the ball with an open hand, and anyone it touches at or below…
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3 Best Tetherball Sets to Buy in 2026

Looking to buy a tetherball set? You've come to the right place! In this blog post, we will be discussing the best…
Backyard Soccer Field Ideas

Imagine this: It's a warm, sunny day, and your kids are outside in the backyard practicing their soccer skills, laughing, and having…
Archery Practice In Backyard

Imagine transforming your backyard into a sanctuary where focus, precision, and relaxation unite, allowing you to hone your archery skills in the…
Archery And Axe Throwing

You might think that archery and axe throwing are activities reserved for medieval warriors or the heroes of epic fantasy novels, but…
Backyard Baseball Drills

Just like the sprouting of a seed into a bountiful tree, your baseball skills can't flourish overnight. They require nurturing through consistent…